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Cozy Beach Cottage 3 min Walk to Beach
Charming and private, updated 1957 flat top cottage nestled among the trees in Southern Shores on a quiet family-friendly street ✔ 3min Walk to Beach ✔ Traditional Beach Cottage Feel w/ Modern Amenities ✔ Sleeps up to 6 ✔ Pet Friendly ✔ Large private property ✔ High-speed Internet ✔ Outdoor Full Bathroom + full indoor bath → 4min drive to Downtown Duck → 15min drive - Wright Brothers National Monument → 25min drive - Jockey's Ridge State Park → 30min drive - Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Corolla

The Sea Shanty - Deepwater Canal, Dogs Ok, Fenced!
Welcome to the Sea Shanty at Colington Harbour in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Epitome of Country at the Beach with views of the Albemarle Sound in the backyard. Swim, Fish, Play, Layout & Watch the Sunsets. Professionally cleaned and sanitized. Open concept, 3BR 2 Full Baths (1 King w/Ensuite, 1 Queen, 1 Full over Full Bunk), Outdoor Shower, Fire Pit, Cornhole, Games, High Speed Internet & Wifi, Smart TV's in each room, Kayaks and more! the Nautical Lifestyle awaits! Pool and Racquet Club Available.

The Casita - Close to Beach & Bay, Outdoor Shower!
Welcome to The Casita, our Mediterranean inspired beach bungalow in the Outer Banks. The vision for this home came about after we traveled in Europe and fell in love with the calming, slow-paced lifestyle of villages along the coast, mixed with rich architecture focused on natural elements & a soothing palettes. We designed and renovated this beach cottage to exude inspiration from those experiences and create an escape for ourselves and to share with others. We look forward to hosting you!

Waterfront 2 bedroom cottage/hot tub/dock access
Welcome to "Seas the Bay" surrounded by water and majestic live oaks, this quaint 2 bedroom cottage offers stunning views of Kitty Hawk Bay from the house, deck, & dock. Just 5 min from the beach, local food, & nightlife. Our dock on the bay is a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets on the water. This listing is for 4 guests, perfect for a family, friends, or couples. A small cottage with a long-term rental is on the same property, there is shared parking, but no living spaces shared.

Outer Banks Cottage, Steps to Ocean, No Pets
CHECK OUR OFF-SEASON SPECIALS! Welcome to our 1970’s cottage two blocks from the ocean! Enjoy a quick walk to the beach & being centrally located to all the Outer Banks has to offer. Features a bright & open floor plan w/ exposed beams & 3 bedrooms + 2 full baths for up to 5 or 6 people. In the Winter warm yourself by the fireplace & in the Summer cool off in the shade or catch sun on one of the outdoor loungers. We provide amenities to make your stay easy & relaxed. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Oceanfront Four Gulls historic relaxation spot
Special *Off-Season* Offer! Book 5 or more nights and get one of those nights on us! (Special not available June 1-August 31. Special available for all bookings made on or after 12/31/24.) How does it work? Simply make your reservation for 5 or more nights, send us a message to let us know you qualify for the special, and we will deduct the rate of the lowest-priced rented night. Rent 5 nights? Pay for 4. Rent 7 nights? Pay for 6, etc. (The free night must be used during the same stay.)

New Pool 2026*Ping-Pong* Near Beach & Duck Village
Welcome to the heart of Duck, North Carolina - Your Outer Banks Beach Escape This freshly decorated, fully stocked 3-level beach cottage is just .2 miles from the ocean - a quick stroll and your toes are in the sand. With 3 bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, and sleeping space for 9, it’s the perfect retreat for families and friends. ★★★ Our summer 2026 check-in/check-out day is Sunday ★★★ Stay tuned for photos of the brand new heated pool - available for use Spring 2026!

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The cottage stands along the oceanfront in quaint area of Kitty Hawk beach. Very small cottage limited to 2 guests. Remodeled and designed in vintage beach flair. The cottage reminds me of the way coastal homes used to be: simple ; yet, thougthfully integrated into the environment. Approximately 800 square ft. of intimate living space with spacious deck for getting closer to the sea and sky. I provide all the clean linens .Please have prior reviews and be over 29 years of age.

Serendipity OBX:Oceanside Cottage on the Beach Rd
Looking for the perfect couples or solo adventurer's beach getaway? Serendipity OBX is a historic OBX beach cottage with stunning ocean views. Our cottage is situated on Beach Road, and just 200 feet from the beach. The cottage is dog-friendly and features a fenced-in backyard, rooftop deck, front deck, back deck, sun porch and outdoor shower. The cottage is a 5 minute walked to great restaurants and bars. Book your stay at Serendipity OBX today and start planning your beach escape.

Hillcrest Hideaway
Come enjoy this simple cozy cabin in a quiet neighborhood. Newly renovated in the winter of ‘23 this tiny house is located on the same property as the owner’s home but provides complete privacy with its own fenced in yard. Inside is a full kitchen, living area, and comfy Queen bed and is stocked with everything you need. Outside there is a living room, dining area, grill, shower, and rooftop deck. The beach and sound are both a short bike ride and the town of Duck is 2 miles north.

Beech Tree Tiny Home-OBX-1BR Cottage Near Ocean!
Explore the Outer Banks from this conveniently located getaway. Built in 2022. Less than one mile to the beach access and half mile to the sound access. Community includes sound and beach access, close proximity to great restaurants, just 3 miles from Duck. Explore Wright Memorial, Lighthouses, Jockeys Ridge, 4 Wheel Drive, Fishing, Crabbing and more! Paddle board along the many canals or the sound, enjoy yoga at the oceanfront, ride bikes, walk/jog and explore! Come play or work.

Historic Beach Cottage 700ft to ocean #singlestory
This is a true {mid-century modern} historic and classic cottage. It was built in 1956 by Frank Stick. Frank was a local artist and developer and started the “flat-top” movement in Southern Shores. We have worked hard to modernize this classic and bring it back to life with some fun twists! The porch is our favorite feature. It is 1200 sq feet of screened in, relaxing bliss. Outside family dinners and corn hole tournaments are our family’s way of relaxing at this sweet cottage!
Popular amenities for cottage rentals in Southern Shores
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

OBX Beach House *Heated Pool&Hot Tub* in Duck

Foster Your Dreams: 5 min walk to beach, MP 8.7

Seahorse Shanty

Beach House with Private Hot tub & Firepit!

Kitty Hawk Cottage w/ HotTub, Fire pit, Ocean View

*Hot-Tub* Pet Friendly Community Pool, Cottage KDH

Hot Tub + Dog Friendly Central KDH The MOON Tower

Romantic semi-oceanfront cottage for 2 & pets
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Classic Flat Top, Beach 3 min walk, Pets Stay Free

Direct Beach & Pier Access, Clean & Renovated + EZ

Unique, Steps to Beach, EV Charger & Pet Friendly

Second Wind~4 bdrm, Steps2beach,Gas Firepit, Pets!

An Authentic Outer Banks Cottage Experience | SUPs

Oceanside Cottage w/ Rooftop Deck + Ocean Views

Oceanside/Short walk to🏖/Fenced Yard/Dog friendly🐾

Pet Friendly | Soundside Cottage MP 6
Private cottage rentals

Blue Skies-New 2023-2Br/2Ba Upstairs Soundside!

Lighthouse Views, Beach Parking Pass, Pets Welcome

Saltwater Seaclusion- Corolla-Walk to Everything!

Papa Nicks Semi-Oceanfront Beach Cottage

NEW-Walk to beach- hot tub-beach items-SUP

Coastal Cottage, heated pool, resort community

The Cottage at Church's Island

WaterView | Private Dock | Kayaks | Chef's Kitchen
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Southern Shores
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$91 SGD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
2K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Wifi availability
20 properties include access to wifi
Popular amenities
Kitchen, Wifi and Pool
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